S.A.S. Nagar, June 4, 2020: In a good news for the farmers of the district who had opted for the land pooling facility in the Aerocity, Eco City-2, IT City and Sector-88 and 89 (under GMADA), they won’t have to pay additional charges anymore for the preferential locations. A notification to this effect has been issued by GMADA. The farmers who has deposited money regarding the above locations of the plots, would now get their money back within 3 months from GMADA.

Chandigarh, June 2, 2020: Acceding to the Punjab Government’s proposal in this regard, the Centre on Tuesday agreed to convert the Punjab stretch of Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway into a Greenfield project by providing a direct spur from Nakodar, onward to the five historic towns of Sultanpur Lodhi, Goindwal Sahib, Khadoor Sahib and Tarn Taran, leading up to Amritsar.

Chandigarh, June 1, 2020 Rejecting the paddy MSP hike announced by the central government as totally inadequate, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday said the Government of India had failed to address the extreme distress faced by the farmers even amid the Covid crisis.

Chandigarh 31 May 2020: Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that the appointments were recommended by a High Powered Committee headed by Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh.

Addressing The People Of Punjab In The Fourth Session Of #Askcaptain, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh Requested Everyone To Inculcate The Discipline Of Washing Hands, Wearing Masks And Observing Social Distancing In Their Daily Routine

Captain Amarinder Singh Said That He Will Not Let Anyone Disturb The Hard-Earned Peace Of Punjab And Those Who Make Such Attempts Should Beware Of Him

Sale of tobacco, cigarettes to minors can lead to imprisonment up-to 7 years, Fine of 1 lakh

Punjab is alert on World Tobacco Day 2020

S. A. S. Nagar, 30 May 2020: On the occasion of World Tobacco Day today, various shops were subjected to intense checking in Block Majri and village Khizrabad by a multitude of teams led by the Senior Medical Officer, PHC Boothgarh Dr. Dilbagh Singh. A total of 56 persons were also challaned for smoking in public places.

Chandigarh, 29 May 2020 Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday assured the industry of his government’s full support to ensure 100% operationalisation over the next few days, pointing to the huge opportunity they had to grow in view of the increasing number of companies looking to shift from China.

His government was already in touch with several countries to invite them to invest and set up industrial units in Punjab, said Captain Amarinder, adding that he was confident that the state would be able to attract a lot of industry from China.

5 from international flight from USA on 22nd May, under institutional/hotel quarantine

S. A. S. Nagar, 28 May 2020: A total of 252 passengers belonging to this district who arrived at the Chandigarh International Airport Limited (CHIAL) since the beginning of domestic flights on 25th May, have been put under the home quarantine. This was disclosed here today by the Deputy Commissioner Mr. Girish Dayalan.